Chapter 166

Karina

March

"Do you have everything we're taking?" I ask Caleb and Mason as we grab bags we're taking to a Moonshine Task Force lunch.

I've never been to one of these before, but Violet told me a little of what would be going on. All the families are invited, and everybody gets to hang out with each other, without having to worry about working. Apparently, they try to have them once or twice a year, and it started after Trevor got hurt. Last night I was up late making potato salad and two different cakes. No matter if I'm tired this morning or not, it made me feel like a member of the team. I never had that sense of community with Braxton, or even with my own family, but here, I'm comfortable enough to pitch in and help whenever it's needed.

"Yeah." Mason holds up the bag he's carrying, nodding to Caleb who has the two cakes in his hands.

"Okay, let me grab the paper plates, and then we can be on our way."

"I thought Violet was bringing the plates," Mason yells over his